Michael Ansarra enters his 26th year working at
Central and his 18th in the Athletics Department. He was
appointed Senior Associate Athletics Director in 2004 and
is responsible for assisting with internal operations and program
administration, athletics event management, facility rentals and
scheduling and budgeting.

Ansarra earned his Bachelor of Science degree in human
development and family studies from Cornell University in
1983, where he was also a member of the varsity basketball
team. He earned a Master of Science degree in urban
studies/planning and development from Southern Connecticut State
University in 1996.

Prior to his appointment as the Senior Associate Athletics
Director, Ansarra served as the Associate Director of Athletics
from 2000-2004 as well as the Assistant Director of
Athletics/Compliance Coordinator from 1995-1999 where his
responsibilities included enforcing NCAA, institutional and
conference mandates including eligibility, scholarships, rules and
regulations.

From 1998-2001, Ansarra served as Special Council to the
President for African American Affairs where he served as a liaison
to faculty, staff, students and community constituents on issues of
diversity and equity, provided conflict mediation and referral. He
also served as the Assistant Director of Admissions from 1988-1995
where he was responsible for recruiting and marketing strategies
and outreach, budget management and grant administration.